Michael J. v. Sup. Ct.
At the parties request, Court deny the instant writ petition as moot because the parties have effectuated a settlement. This court issued an alternative writ to determine whether a conservator for a severely brain damaged woman, who was unable to speak or communicate, could initiate and prosecute proceedings to dissolve her marriage. Michael J., husband, opposed the dissolution. We initially issued a published opinion holding that the conservator, real party in interest Linda Rogers, did not have this power, but suggested that she pursue the alternate remedy of legal separation. Conservator successfully petitioned for rehearing, pointing out that husband could thwart the alternate remedy by refusing to consent to legal separation. The petition is denied as moot.
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